Thermal image of a mud house © Charité | Daniel Kwaro (IMAGE)
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Mud houses like this one heat up in the Kenyan midday heat, with temperatures on the metal roof even exceeding 55°C. If painted white, the roof temperature only rises to around 46°C, as the current study shows. Together with simple home modifications such as mat ceilings and cross ventilation, the indoor temperature of the house can be significantly reduced. © Charité | Daniel Kwaro
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